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New resident starter checklistfor new residents and families · before admission day12 requests12 requests
New resident starter checklistMargaret Thornton · room 149 of 12 back
  • About them
  • FormResident details8 questionsAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 2 daysComplete
  • FormHealth and mobilityconditions and fallsAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 3 daysComplete
  • FormLife story and daily routinelikes, family, past workAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 3 daysReady to check
  • QuestionAllergies and food needsincluding soft or pureedAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 3 daysReady to check
  • UploadCurrent medication listfrom the GP or hospitalAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 3 daysComplete
  • Family and legal
  • TableContacts to callwho to ring, in orderAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 3 daysAwaiting reply
  • UploadHealth and welfare LPAcertified copy, if anyAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 5 daysReminder sent
  • UploadProperty and finance LPAcertified copy, if anyAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 5 daysComplete
  • UploadDNACPR or ReSPECT formonly if one is in placeAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 5 days1 file sent
  • Before they arrive
  • UploadFunding confirmationcouncil or self-fundedAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 6 days2 files sent
  • ApprovalAdmission agreementread and approveAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 7 daysComplete
  • ApprovalPhoto and sharing consentyes or noAssigned to HTHelen Thornton, daughterFrom Sandrain 7 daysAwaiting reply
Care staff starter checklistfor new care staff · before their first shift12 requests12 requests
Care staff starter checklistKasia Nowak · care assistant9 of 12 back
  • Safer recruitment
  • QuestionRight to work share codenine charactersAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 3 daysComplete
  • UploadPhoto IDpassport or licenceAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 3 daysComplete
  • UploadEnhanced DBS certificateadults’ barred list checkAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 4 days1 file sent
  • FormEmployment historyevery job, gaps explainedAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 4 daysReady to check
  • FormReferee detailsyour last employer firstAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 4 daysComplete
  • Training and health
  • UploadCare Certificateif you have itAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 6 daysAwaiting reply
  • UploadMoving and handlingtraining certificateAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 6 daysReminder sent
  • UploadSafeguarding adultstraining certificateAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 6 daysComplete
  • FormHealth declaration6 questionsAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 5 daysReady to check
  • Pay and contract
  • FormBank and tax details6 questionsAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 5 daysReady to check
  • ApprovalEmployment contractread and approveAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 6 daysComplete
  • DecisionPreferred shift patterndays, nights or bothAssigned to KNKasia Nowak, care assistantFrom Sandrain 6 daysAwaiting reply
Yearly staff renewalsfor all care staff · each year, before renewals fall due7 requests7 requests
Yearly staff renewalsDenise Cooper · yearly renewals5 of 7 back
  • Certificates
  • UploadSafeguarding adultsthis year’s certificateAssigned to DCDenise Cooper, care assistantFrom Sandrain 10 daysComplete
  • UploadMoving and handlingthis year’s certificateAssigned to DCDenise Cooper, care assistantFrom Sandrain 10 daysComplete
  • UploadFire safetythis year’s certificateAssigned to DCDenise Cooper, care assistantFrom Sandrain 10 days1 file sent
  • UploadInfection preventionthis year’s certificateAssigned to DCDenise Cooper, care assistantFrom Sandrain 12 days2 files sent
  • UploadMedication competenceif you give medicinesAssigned to DCDenise Cooper, care assistantFrom Sandrain 12 daysComplete
  • Your year
  • QuestionAnything changed this yearDBS, health or addressAssigned to DCDenise Cooper, care assistantFrom Sandrain 14 daysAwaiting reply
  • QuestionProfessional registrationNMC PIN, nurses onlyAssigned to DCDenise Cooper, care assistantFrom Sandrain 14 daysReminder sent
Agency worker checkfor agency carers · before each new worker starts8 requests8 requests
Agency worker checkHollins Care Staffing · new worker6 of 8 back
  • The worker
  • FormWorker details6 questionsAssigned to TRTom Ridley, agency managerFrom Sandrain 2 daysComplete
  • UploadWorker phototo match at the doorAssigned to TRTom Ridley, agency managerFrom Sandrain 2 daysComplete
  • UploadEnhanced DBS certificatecertificate or update IDAssigned to TRTom Ridley, agency managerFrom Sandrain 3 days1 file sent
  • UploadMandatory training recorddates for each courseAssigned to TRTom Ridley, agency managerFrom Sandrain 3 days2 files sent
  • QuestionRight to work checkwho checked it, and whenAssigned to TRTom Ridley, agency managerFrom Sandrain 3 daysComplete
  • Booking terms
  • ApprovalTerms of supplyread and approveAssigned to TRTom Ridley, agency managerFrom Sandrain 4 daysAwaiting reply
  • ApprovalConfidentiality agreementread and approveAssigned to TRTom Ridley, agency managerFrom Sandrain 4 daysReminder sent
  • DecisionShifts they can coverdays, nights or bothAssigned to TRTom Ridley, agency managerFrom Sandrain 4 daysComplete
Regulator evidence packfor the registered manager · each quarter, and before a visit12 requests12 requests
Regulator evidence packElm Grove Care Home · quarterly9 of 12 back
  • Registration and policies
  • UploadRegistration certificatethe current certificateAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 5 daysComplete
  • UploadStatement of purposelatest versionAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 5 daysComplete
  • UploadSafeguarding adults policywith its review dateAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 7 days1 file sent
  • QuestionComplaints this quarterhow many, and outcomesAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 7 daysReady to check
  • QuestionNotifications sentto the regulator, and whyAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 7 daysComplete
  • Care quality evidence
  • UploadTraining matrixthe latest matrixAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 8 daysAwaiting reply
  • UploadMedication auditlatest monthly auditAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 8 daysReminder sent
  • UploadInfection control auditlatest auditAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 8 daysComplete
  • QuestionFalls and incidentshow many, and actionsAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 10 daysReady to check
  • Leadership
  • UploadSupervisions and appraisalsplanner with next datesAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 12 days2 files sent
  • FormManager’s report8 questionsAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 12 daysComplete
  • ApprovalImprovement planread and approveAssigned to DADiane Ashworth, managerFrom Sandrain 14 daysAwaiting reply
Supplier and contractor setupfor suppliers and contractors · before the first order or visit8 requests8 requests
Supplier and contractor setupFenwick Food Supplies · new supplier6 of 8 back
  • Their details
  • FormSupplier details6 questionsAssigned to IHImran Hussain, sales repFrom Sandrain 3 daysComplete
  • UploadBusiness insurancecurrent certificateAssigned to IHImran Hussain, sales repFrom Sandrain 4 daysComplete
  • QuestionDelivery daysand cut-off timeAssigned to IHImran Hussain, sales repFrom Sandrain 4 daysReady to check
  • Safety and site rules
  • UploadSafety data sheetsfor each productAssigned to IHImran Hussain, sales repFrom Sandrain 7 days2 files sent
  • UploadAllergen informationfor every productAssigned to IHImran Hussain, sales repFrom Sandrain 7 daysComplete
  • QuestionVisiting staff and DBSwho visits, checks heldAssigned to IHImran Hussain, sales repFrom Sandrain 7 daysAwaiting reply
  • ApprovalSite rules for visitorsread and approveAssigned to IHImran Hussain, sales repFrom Sandrain 8 daysReminder sent
  • ApprovalTrade termsread and approveAssigned to IHImran Hussain, sales repFrom Sandrain 8 daysComplete
Building safety and insurancefor the home · each year, before renewal12 requests12 requests
Building safety and insuranceElm Grove Care Home · yearly pack9 of 12 back
  • Insurance
  • UploadEmployer’s liabilitycurrent certificateAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 7 daysComplete
  • UploadPublic liability insurancecurrent certificateAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 7 daysComplete
  • UploadBuildings and contentsschedule pageAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 8 days1 file sent
  • Building safety
  • UploadFire risk assessmentsigned and datedAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 10 days2 files sent
  • UploadFire alarm servicelatest visit reportAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 10 daysComplete
  • UploadGas safety certificatecurrent certificateAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 10 daysAwaiting reply
  • UploadElectrical safety reportthe latest EICRAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 12 daysReminder sent
  • UploadLegionella risk assessmentwith temperature logAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 12 daysComplete
  • Equipment and kitchen
  • UploadHoist and lift servicingLOLER certificatesAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 12 days1 file sent
  • UploadBed and mattress checksthe latest audit sheetAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 14 days2 files sent
  • UploadFood hygiene ratinglatest visitAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 14 daysComplete
  • ApprovalHealth and safety policyread and approveAssigned to KRKen Rowley, maintenance leadFrom Sandrain 14 daysAwaiting reply

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Families answer from their own phone

Each relative gets their own link. There is no account or password, so power of attorney papers arrive without a chain of emails.

Staff files fill up in one place

DBS certificates, references and training records for each new carer come back together, each with the date it arrived.

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Every certificate and audit is kept with the date it arrived, so you can find it quickly when someone asks to see it.

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